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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 22
Former Alabama linebacker named NFL Defensive Player of the Year Finalist
Former Alabama and current Houston Texans linebacker Will Anderson Jr. was named as a finalist for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday. Anderson accumulated 35 solo tackles, 12 sacks and three forced fumbles in his third season in the NFL.
NFL News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 20
Aiden Sherrell, Will Anderson Jr. Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week
Alabama basketball righted the ship this week with wins over Mississippi State and Oklahoma following a 0-2 showing the week before. Nate Oats' roster is heavily represented in this week's awards, with some acknowledgements also going out to the smaller sports.
The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz
How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 19
Will Anderson Makes Loyalty to Texans Clear as Extension Nears
With the Houston Texans' 2025-26 season officially coming to a close with their latest divisional round loss to the New England Patriots, the talk of offseason
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Houston Texans News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 19
Will Anderson comes to defense of C. J. Stroud after Texans get eliminated from playoff
Will Anderson showed up in a major way for the Houston Texans in a rainy playoff game against the New England Patriots. The former Alabama defender finished the game with three sacks and two forced fumbles.
Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19
Will Anderson Jr. reveals his message for CJ Stroud after their loss to the Patriots
The Houston Texans can only wish to have a redo of Sunday night’s AFC Divisional Round showdown against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 17
Texans' Will Anderson Gives His Flowers to Patriots QB Drake Maye
The Houston Texans will have one of their biggest tests of the season when it comes to their matchup against an opposing quarterback, facing a league MVP candidate in New England Patriots signal-caller Drake Maye with stakes of an AFC conference championship on the line.
Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Laura Rutledge speaks out after interaction with Texans player
Laura Rutledge of ESPN has interviewed countless athletes in her career, but some just stand out. She named one on Tuesday, when she gave Houston Texans star defensive end Will Anderson Jr.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 13
Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. reacts to DeMeco Ryans’ GOAT declaration after smothering Steelers
The Houston Texans got a huge win on Monday night. Houston advanced to the divisional round after crushing Pittsburgh 30-6 in a dominant defensive performance.
Houston Texans News / 5 GOATs / January 13
Will Anderson shouts out Nick Saban using ‘rat poison’ catchphrase during Scott Van Pelt, ESPN interview
For the second time in his short career, Will Anderson is advancing in the playoffs. Monday brought a Houston Texans win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 12
Steelers Fans Are Going To Love What Troy Fautanu Said About Facing Texans' Will Anderson Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made the choice in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu 20th overall. It was viewed as a dream destination for the young prospect, who grew up a diehard Steelers fan inspired by legendary safety Troy Polamalu.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 10
Texans' Will Anderson Had Priceless Reaction to Making All-Pro
The Houston Texans claimed three AP All-Pro selections this season after stamping an impressive 12-5 campaign in the books–– their highest All-Pro count dating back to 2016.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 5
Will Anderson Confident Texans Can Win Super Bowl
The Houston Texans are just three wins away from making their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. After sinking to an 0-3, then a 3-5 record
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 3
Texans' Will Anderson, Danielle Hunter Lead NFL in Wild Stat
The Houston Texans' pass-rushing duo of Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter has cemented themselves as one of, if not, the best edge-rushing tandem on one
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Will Anderson Jr. Credits Texans' Underrated Team Culture
The number three has a certain amount of significance for stud pass rusher Will Anderson Jr., and also his band of Houston Texans teammates. Three years in the league have culminated in a hat trick of playoff appearances, the significance of which is certainly not lost on Anderson.
NFL News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 30
Former Alabama Star Will Anderson Jr. Sets NFL Pressures Record: Roll Call
Former Alabama star edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., in his third season with the Houston Texans, has set the NFL record for third-down pressures in a single season since the 2014 advent of the league's Next Gen Stats.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Why CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr. aren’t taking Texans playoff berth for granted
The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20–16, moved to 11–5, pushed their winning streak to eight, and locked themselves squarely into the NFL Playoffs.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / November 26
Texans eyeing extension for Will Anderson soon
The Houston Texans are expected to begin extension talks with star edge-rusher Will Anderson early in the 2026 offseason, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 3
Will Anderson Jr. doesn't hold back on Houston Texans' issues in close games
With their last-second loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon, the Houston Texans fell to 3-5 on the season. It's common for fans, and even players on the team, to echo a sentiment similar to, 'We're better than our record shows,' but in the case of the Texans, that actually feels accruate.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 31
Will Anderson Jr. makes statement that puts the NFL on notice
Based on how the first eight weeks of the 2025 season have gone, you wouldn't get much pushback if you were to suggest that the Houston Texans are the best defense in the National Football League.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans
The Seattle Seahawks flexed their muscle with a dominant defensive performance in a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans in the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.
Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26, 2025
Texans player fined for criticism of officials after playoff loss to Chiefs
Houston Texans defensive Will Anderson Jr. said what many fans were thinking after his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week, and the decision has cost him a hefty sum of money.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2025
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. takes shot at Titans, Jets after playoff loss to Chiefs
For the second consecutive year, the Texans finished a regular season atop the AFC South standings but then fell in the divisional round of a postseason tournament.
Houston Texans News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 19, 2025
Will Anderson takes shot at referees after Texans lose to Chiefs
Will Anderson said he and the Houston Texans went into their matchup against the Chiefs not expecting love from the referees. Kansas City defeated Houston 23-14 Saturday to advance to the AFC Conference Championship game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 11, 2025
Chargers-Texans takeaways: Houston's stars shine; Jim Harbaugh gets full Chargers experience
The Texans (11-7) defeated the Chargers (11-7), 32-12, after entering Saturday's wild-card game as a 2.5-point home underdog.
Houston Texans News / 5 GOATs / October 31, 2024
Will Anderson injury: Texans DE leaves game vs. Jets in 1st quarter
The Houston Texans were marching down the field in the first quarter before the New York Jets forced and recovered a fumble. Then, Houston nearly got the ball back – but Will Anderson was down on the play.
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